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Definition undercurrent in British English

undercurrent noun

[countable] noun
/ˈʌndə(r)ˌkʌrənt/
1

a current that moves below the surface or below another current in the sea or a river

Synonyms and related words
backwash billow breaker
2

a feeling that exists and affects how people behave, but is not obvious or stated directly

Example

An undercurrent of tension pervaded the proceedings.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
Definition undercurrent in British English